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Annual Show Dates of 2018: Sunday May 6th – 8:30 until 5:00 Monday May 7th – 9:00 until 5:00The Trenton Kennel Club was formed in 1911, and became a recognized member club of the American Kennel Club in 1928. The objectives of the Trenton Kennel Club are:

to further the advancement of all breeds of pure-bred dogs;

to encourage the scientific breeding and improvement of the quality of all pure-bred dogs;

to support and contribute financially to scientific endeavors whose objects are destined for the care, cure and general welfare of all breeds;

to conduct sanctioned matches, dog shows and obedience trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club;

to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials; and

to conduct seminars and educational programs for all members and dog fanciers.

General Information

The Club’s premiere annual event is an outdoor All-Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trial held in May at the spacious and beautiful Mercer County Park Festival Grounds in West Windsor Township, New Jersey.

The 2017 show had a total entry of over 2200 dogs that represented 167 different breeds and varieties, with 51 Obedience and 51Rally entries. This show is the largest annual all-breed show on the east coast.

In addition to exhibitors, each year’s show draws thousands of local spectators, who enjoy not only the excitement of pure-bred dog competition, but also an incredible array of vendors offering great food and plentiful shopping for almost every kind of dog-related item you can imagine.